Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges an entry fee per person, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours for the museum, fort tour and trail.
- Best time
- Spring and fall for mild weather. It pairs well with a trip to the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
- Getting there
- Fredonia is about 20 minutes away and Kanab, Utah, about 30 minutes. St. George Regional Airport is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car; Las Vegas is about 3 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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Pipe Spring National Monument questions
What is Winsor Castle at Pipe Spring?
It is a stone fort built in 1870 by Mormon settlers over the spring, later used as a ranch and telegraph station. You can tour it with a ranger or on your own.
Is Pipe Spring worth visiting?
Yes, it is a good stop between Zion and the Grand Canyon North Rim, with living history, animals and Kaibab Paiute history in one small site.
How far is Pipe Spring from the Grand Canyon?
It is about 1.5 hours from the North Rim entrance by car.
